Schools

Grant to help first-year Gav students start on solid footing

October 11, 2010

Thanks to a $650,000 annual grant from the federal government

Parents still upset over school district’s decision to move sixth-graders

August 28, 2003

Two days after school started, parents were still upset at the

Local high school graduation rates beat state norm

June 11, 2015

The county’s two main high schools have higher graduation rates and lower dropout rates than the state.

Gavilan College announces Dean’s List

April 29, 2013

Gavilan College, which has a main campus in Gilroy and two satellite locations serving Morgan Hill and Hollister, recently announced its Dean's List for fall 2012.

Prop. 2 has hidden surprise for local school districts

November 20, 2014

Proposition 2 asked California voters to pay down debts and establish a rainy-day fund for education at the state level. The approval of the proposition during the Nov. 4 election also establishes a new state law that shifts budget control in education from local districts to the state level.

Kinsella contract includes lump sum

November 23, 2011

The terms of Gavilan College President Steve Kinsella's four-year contract were obtained by the Dispatch Tuesday describing the details of his $42,000 salary increase, which includes 24 days of paid vacation each year and a $1,000 monthly expense allowance.

Gavilan College’s mascot shows signs of age

July 20, 2004

The Gavilan College mascot is crumbling. The 36-year-old, 6-foot

Rose Gets to Know San Benito High School

September 2, 2006

Hollister

Local Scene: Living History Days in San Juan Bautista

January 4, 2024

Living History Days Step back to the early days of San Juan Bautista at Living History Days at San Juan Bautista State Historic Park. Meet mountain men, Civil War soldiers, Victorian ladies and more. Enjoy craft and cooking demonstrations. Enjoy an old-fashioned soda in the...

School bells ring for students

August 26, 2003

With perfectly baggy pants and shirts intentionally ruffled and

Students Begin STAR Testing

State declares end to measles outbreak

‘School of Rock’ coming to Hollister High stage

Gavilan enrollment jumps by 23 percent

Student named Merit Scholar semifinalist

Grant to help first-year Gav students start on solid footing

Parents still upset over school district’s decision to move sixth-graders

Local high school graduation rates beat state norm

Gavilan College announces Dean’s List

Prop. 2 has hidden surprise for local school districts

Kinsella contract includes lump sum

Gavilan College’s mascot shows signs of age

Rose Gets to Know San Benito High School

Local Scene: Living History Days in San Juan Bautista

School bells ring for students

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